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Saxifraga burseriana L. subsect. Porophyllum 
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FamilySAXIFRAGACEAE
Genus speciesSaxifraga burseriana L. subsect. Porophyllum
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 400 (1753)
Native Rangee. Alps
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude1000-2200m
Descriptionblue-green, leaves lanceolate, 5-12mm, acute, flowers 14-28mm across, usually solitary, floral stems leafy, red
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsChondrosea burseriana (L.) Haw.
Evaiezoa burseriana (L.) Raf.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria, GER Germany)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy, YUG Yugoslavia)
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